Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive medical benefits a 401(k) match generous PTO accrual professional development reimbursement corporate-funded technology certifications and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

Location: Washington DC (On-Site)

Clearance: Active Public Trust Secret or higher required

Position Overview

The SOC Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) ensuring continuous cybersecurity mission readiness and alignment with federal cybersecurity standards. This role is responsible for overseeing incident response operations directing cross-functional security teams and ensuring compliance with federal security and regulatory requirements.

The SOC Manager leads modernization and innovation initiatives by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) automation and advanced analytics to enhance threat detection response efficiency and enterprise risk reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of a 24/7 Security Operations Center
• Direct incident detection analysis containment eradication and recovery activities in accordance with federal incident response requirements
• Ensure compliance with FISMA and applicable NIST frameworks
• Develop implement and mature SOC strategies incorporating AI-enabled monitoring ML-based analytics and automation technologies
• Oversee integration and operational use of cyber threat intelligence feeds and information sharing sources
• Lead vulnerability management risk mitigation and continuous monitoring initiatives
• Drive AI-assisted threat hunting predictive analytics and SOC tool orchestration efforts
• Coordinate with internal IT security engineering and external stakeholders to support enterprise security objectives
• Prepare and deliver timely incident reports metrics and executive-level briefings to senior leadership
• Support Zero Trust Architecture initiatives and continuous SOC capability improvements
• Mentor and manage SOC personnel ensuring operational excellence and professional development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Information Technology Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of 12 years of IT and/or cybersecurity experience including:
  • At least 5 years supporting or managing 24/7 SOC operations
  • At least 2 years implementing or operating AI/ML-enabled cybersecurity tools platforms or Zero Trust Architecture solutions
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks incident response and continuous monitoring.
• Experience supporting federal civilian or defense environments
• Strong leadership communication and executive briefing skills
• Experience managing SOC modernization automation or AI-enabled security initiatives
• Familiarity with federal reporting governance and compliance processes

Required Certifications

One or more of the following certifications are required:

• CISSP
• CISM
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
• Federal IT Security Professional - Manager (FITSP-M)
• Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
• ITIL v4 Foundation

Clearance Requirement

• Active Public Trust Secret or higher clearance required

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Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk utilizing a computer mouse and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills attention to detail business correspondence proficiency and self-management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

DirectViz Solutions LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race sex (including pregnancy) age gender identity creed religion national origin sexual orientation marital status genetic information disability political affiliation protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment threats coercion discrimination and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.

Required Experience:

Manager